Cents and sensibility: we readily talk about addictions, so why can't we discuss out dividends?

Article Abstract:

Money is a subject which many Americans would rather not talk about. Even while baring the most lurid descriptions of events in their lives, money remains taboo. It may be that because of a hidden sense of shame no matter what the income, it is difficult for most people to speak of it.

Psychological aspects, Column, Money, Wealth

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The empire's new clothes

Article Abstract:

Patagonia Pres Yvon Chouinard has decided to use fewer materials for his company's Spring/Summer 1993 collection to minimize pollution from fabrics. The new collection offers clothes that are simple and practical as well as attractive and fashionable.

Catalog and mail-order houses, Product information, Environmental aspects, Clothing industry, Environmental policy, Textiles, Textile fabrics, Patagonia Inc., Chouinard, Yvon

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Close to the bone

Article Abstract:

The bone marrow transplant as a treatment for breast cancer shows no discernable rates of improvement in women in advanced stages of the diseases.

United States, Care and treatment, Research, Cancer research, Breast cancer, Cancer

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